Information on being prepared for a disaster

It's important that you're prepared for a disaster. Get ready now so that you're better prepared to cope on your own for up to 3 days or more.

As a minimum, everyone needs:

♦ enough food in your home to last 2-3 days.♦ know where to get water, if your usual supply is not available. ♦ alternative lighting - a torch with spare batteries or a wind up one, gas lantern or light-sticks. ♦ a battery operated or wind up radio and spare batteries - don't forget your car radio as a last resort. ♦ a first-aid kit, make sure you have essential medications. ♦ blankets, survival blankets or warm waterproof clothing. ♦ alternative cooking methods - BBQ or gas cooker. ♦ to store important family documents where you can get them easily♦ an emergency plan - where to meet family and how to contact one another if separated.